Transitioning Airport Sustainable Planning, Design & Construction
Guidelines for Municipal Use
Magdalena Pavlak-Chiaradia, CEP-IT
Arizona State University Sustainable Cities Network
September 16, 2009
Los Angeles World Airports
Airports are little cities unto themselves. Many are even large enough to have their own zip codes. With so many people
coming in and out, cars dropping off and picking up, and planes departing and landing, airports produce a whole lot of air
pollution and physical trash. Green Airports Initiative, Aug 20, 2009
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LAWA
LAWA is a branch of the City of Los Angeles and is governed by a seven-member airport commissioners board. This board is appointed by the mayor of Los Angeles and approved by Los Angeles City Council.
LAWA employs close to 2,500 employees who work for the four airports under its control.
Revenues are collected from aircraft landing fees in addition to leases and concession fees from airport tenants.
Expenditures include runway and building maintenance fees, and administrative expenses.
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How big is LAX?
REALLY BIG
5th largest airport in the world by passengers (ATL, Chicago, London, Tokyo)
4th largest airport by aircraft movements
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL - NORTH AMERICA, 2007
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Now is the Time
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Presentation Overview
I. Sustainability at LAWA
II. Guidelines in Depth
III. Transitioning the Guidelines for Municipal Use
Drivers
What does sustainability mean to LAWA?
Development
Content
Implementation
Drivers for Sustainability
Drivers include:
- Mayor’s Directive - City Council
- BOAC - Aviation Industry
The right thing to do
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Roots of Sustainability
Sustainable development … meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Bruntland Commission, 1987
Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
+ ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
ECONOMIC GROWTH
+ SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
the “Triple Bottom Line”
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EONS
EONS
Economic Viability
Operational efficiency
Natural resources
Socioeconomic responsibility
EONS ≈ Triple Bottom Line + Operations + Financial Success
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LAWA’s Sustainability Vision
Based on the Triple Bottom Line
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Public Benefits
Waste Reduction
Resource Efficiency
Beneficial Land Reuse
Minimization of Carbon & Water Footprints
Prevention of Further Pollution
Conservation & Protection of Natural Resources
Advancement of Renewable Energy
Cost Savings
Stakeholder Engagement
Strengthening of Economies
Community Outreach
Desired Outcomes
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Approach to Sustainability
Sustainability Performance Improvement Management System
ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS AWARENESS BUILDING
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT CULTURE CHANGE
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Development of the Guidelines
Provide a comprehensive set of performance standards
– Sustainability-focused practices for projects
– Airport-specific
– Beyond LEED®
Provide a rating system
– Consistently measure success
– Communicate progress
– Continually improve processes
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Purpose
Development of the Guidelines
• USGBC - LEED®-NC
- LEED®-EB
- LEED®-CI
- LEED®-CS
- LEED®-ND
• ORD
• PANYNJ • ACI
• USEPA
• AASHTO
• USACE
• GRI
• WRI
• FIDIC
• Univ. of Washington
• Univ. of California
• Penn State Univ.
• Many others…
References
Two components: – Planning & Design (PD)
– Construction (CN)
137 performance standards – 87: PD (18 Categories)
– 43: CN (16 Categories)
Content of the Guidelines
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Each performance standard includes:
Intent
Benefits
Point Allocation
Actions & Targets
Documentation
Technical Approaches
Specific References
Content of the Guidelines
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Project Implementation
General Planning
Airside Planning
Landside Planning
Climate Change Adaptation
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Landscape Design
Water Efficiency & Conservation
Heat Island Reduction
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Noise Pollution Reduction
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Post-Construction Maintenance, Monitoring & Reporting
Social Responsibility
Additional Planning & Design Elements
Planning and Design Guidelines
Sustainability at LAWA - Guidelines in Depth - Transition
Project Implementation
General Planning
Airside Planning
Landside Planning
Climate Change Adaptation
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Landscape Design
Water Efficiency & Conservation
Heat Island Reduction
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Noise Pollution Reduction
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Post-Construction Maintenance, Monitoring & Reporting
Social Responsibility
Additional Planning & Design Elements
Planning and Design Guidelines
• Engage Stakeholders • Sustainability Meetings • Double-sided Printing/Recycled Paper • Electronic Submissions & Meetings
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Project Implementation
General Planning
Airside Planning
Landside Planning
Climate Change Adaptation
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Landscape Design
Water Efficiency & Conservation
Heat Island Reduction
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Noise Pollution Reduction
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Post-Construction Maintenance, Monitoring & Reporting
Social Responsibility
Additional Planning & Design Elements
Planning and Design Guidelines
• Minimize impervious pavement • Avoid development of inappropriate sites • Contaminated Site Redevelopment • Community Education • Site Protection & Restoration • Integrated Vegetation & Wildlife
Management
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Project Implementation
General Planning
Airside Planning
Landside Planning
Climate Change Adaptation
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Landscape Design
Water Efficiency & Conservation
Heat Island Reduction
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Noise Pollution Reduction
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Post-Construction Maintenance, Monitoring & Reporting
Social Responsibility
Additional Planning & Design Elements
Planning and Design Guidelines
• Minimize Traffic Congestion • Design Roads for Increased Life Cycle • Support Fuel Efficient Vehicles • Planning for Future Land Use
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Project Implementation
General Planning
Airside Planning
Landside Planning
Climate Change Adaptation
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Landscape Design
Water Efficiency & Conservation
Heat Island Reduction
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Noise Pollution Reduction
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Post-Construction Maintenance, Monitoring & Reporting
Social Responsibility
Additional Planning & Design Elements
Planning and Design Guidelines
• Reduce/Eliminate Potable Water Use • Impact of Fertilizer Use • Infrastructure for Composting &
Vermiculture
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Project Implementation
General Planning
Airside Planning
Landside Planning
Climate Change Adaptation
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Landscape Design
Water Efficiency & Conservation
Heat Island Reduction
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Noise Pollution Reduction
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Post-Construction Maintenance, Monitoring & Reporting
Social Responsibility
Additional Planning & Design Elements
Planning and Design Guidelines
• Waste Reduction & Management • Material Durability • Building Reuse • Recycled Content • Road Design • Regional Materials
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Project Logistics
Contractor Sustainability Requirements
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Water Conservation
Indoor Air Quality
Waste Management
Construction Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Construction Guidelines
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials Conveying
Construction Noise Control
Construction Lighting
Landscape Maintenance
Health & Safety
Construction Roadways
Social Responsibility
Additional Construction Elements
Sustainability at LAWA - Guidelines in Depth - Transition
Project Logistics
Contractor Sustainability Requirements
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Water Conservation
Indoor Air Quality
Waste Management
Construction Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Construction Guidelines
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials Conveying
Construction Noise Control
Construction Lighting
Landscape Maintenance
Health & Safety
Construction Roadways
Social Responsibility
Additional Construction Elements
• Sustainability Training • Sustainability Inspection Programs • Sequencing & Scheduling • Paperless Submittals/Correspondence
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Project Logistics
Contractor Sustainability Requirements
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Water Conservation
Indoor Air Quality
Waste Management
Construction Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Construction Guidelines
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials Conveying
Construction Noise Control
Construction Lighting
Landscape Maintenance
Health & Safety
Construction Roadways
Social Responsibility
Additional Construction Elements
• Recycle & Reuse • Salvage Materials and Resources • Comprehensive Soil Management
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Project Logistics
Contractor Sustainability Requirements
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Water Conservation
Indoor Air Quality
Waste Management
Construction Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Construction Guidelines
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials Conveying
Construction Noise Control
Construction Lighting
Landscape Maintenance
Health & Safety
Construction Roadways
Social Responsibility
Additional Construction Elements
• Reduced Idling • Low-emission Vehicles • Retrofit Vehicles • Alternative Transportation
Sustainability at LAWA - Guidelines in Depth - Transition
Project Logistics
Contractor Sustainability Requirements
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Water Conservation
Indoor Air Quality
Waste Management
Construction Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Construction Guidelines
Emission Impact Evaluation & Mitigation
Materials Conveying
Construction Noise Control
Construction Lighting
Landscape Maintenance
Health & Safety
Construction Roadways
Social Responsibility
Additional Construction Elements
• Refrigerant/Ozone • GHG • Criteria & Air Toxics
Sustainability at LAWA - Guidelines in Depth - Transition
Project Logistics
Contractor Sustainability Requirements
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
Water Conservation
Indoor Air Quality
Waste Management
Construction Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Construction Guidelines
Emission Inventory & Mitigation
Materials Conveying
Construction Noise Control
Construction Lighting
Landscape Maintenance
Health & Safety
Construction Roadways
Social Responsibility
Additional Construction Elements
• Continuity of Area Services • Local Contractors/Suppliers
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Implementation of the Guidelines
Implementation Strategy Includes:
Stakeholder Engagement
Roles and Responsibilities
Sustainability Meetings
Tracking Progress
Certification
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Implementation of the Guidelines: Checklists
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Transitioning LAWA Sustainable Guidelines
Current Valley-Wide Municipal Strategies
Evaluate transit routes
Adaptive Reuse Strategies
Zoning
Develop incentives/awards to development community
Green collar job training
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Encourage structured parking
Encourage waste reduction by charging by the bag (no charge for recycling)
City-wide composting & vermiculture
Install turf to eliminate the need for landscaping
Utilize warm mix asphalt to reduce construction emissions
Flexible buildings & infrastructure
Transitioning the Guidelines
Examples of Airport Performance Standards applicable to Municipalities
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Thank you for your time . . . For more information please contact:
Magdalena Pavlak-Chiaradia, CEP-IT
602-281-7872
Heather Puckett
602-281-7908